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New headlights and a hexagon grille make the revised 2013 Ford Taurus sedan look slightly more menacing, while the performance-oriented SHO trim gets a deep mesh grille bisected by the bumper that looks like an exaggerated version of Audi's signature nose.

New headlights and a hexagon grille make the revised 2013 Ford Taurus sedan look slightly more menacing, while the performance-oriented SHO trim gets a deep mesh grille bisected by the bumper that looks like an exaggerated version of Audi's signature nose. (Cars.com photo)

The base 3.5-liter V-6 returns, but it gains 27 horsepower, to 290 hp, and is more efficient, Ford says. The current V-6 gets 18/28 mpg city/highway. A new hood, hexagonal grille and a revised rear with LED taillights surprisingly alter the look significantly. The Taurus is now more aggressive in terms of design, especially the SHO model.

The base 3.5-liter V-6 returns, but it gains 27 horsepower, to 290 hp, and is more efficient, Ford says. The current V-6 gets 18/28 mpg city/highway. A new hood, hexagonal grille and a revised rear with LED taillights surprisingly alter the look significantly. The Taurus is now more aggressive in terms of design, especially the SHO model. (Cars.com photo)